On September 1, 2023, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, had a meeting with Sheikh Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani, Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation. The Secretary General brought warm greetings and best wishes from the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to which Chairman Berdimuhamedov replied with his own cordial greetings.
The guest mentioned the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding from the Asian Equestrian Federation receiving an Honorary Certificate as the first International Academy of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports in the region, which has the best opportunities and advantages in training highly qualified specialists. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan expressed his gratitude for the recognition of the work that has been done to develop the education system and train highly qualified specialists in equestrian sports.
The parties expressed their commitment to strengthening the relationship between Turkmenistan and the State of Qatar, and to intensifying ties with the Qatar Equestrian Federation. They ended the meeting with confidence in the successful development of cooperation in the field of horse breeding.